Download IPFS Independent George Razay secured the final seat in Bass, as confirmed by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission on August 2, 2025, leaving both major parties short of a majority and Tasmania’s government in the hands of crossbenchers. On August 2, 2025, the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) finalized the results[Read More…]

Download IPFS Western Australia’s proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 1995 will exempt miscellaneous licence land from local government rates, safeguarding mining jobs and ensuring financial clarity for councils. On August 2, 2025, the Western Australian (WA) State Government unveiled amendments to the Local Government Act 1995, set to[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a closed-door meeting with Israel’s ambassador, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong raised concerns over Israel’s military actions in Gaza, urging adherence to international law and increased humanitarian assistance. On August 2, 2025, Foreign Minister Penny Wong met privately with Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon at Parliament House in[Read More…]

Download IPFS At the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory (NT), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous Australians, focusing on economic empowerment while not announcing new commitments to truth-telling or treaty processes. At the 25th annual Garma Festival in Gulkula, Northern Territory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s potential recognition of Palestinian statehood, backed by France, the United Kingdom, and Canada, faces opposition from former US President Donald Trump, who warns of trade consequences, creating a diplomatic and economic dilemma. Australia is under pressure to recognize Palestinian statehood, aligning with France, the United Kingdom (UK),[Read More…]

Download IPFS Nationals figures Barnaby Joyce and Senator Matt Canavan have renewed calls for the construction of new coal-fired power plants, positioning the policy as an alternative to Australia’s current renewable energy trajectory. On August 2, 2025, Joyce introduced a private member’s bill seeking to repeal the national net zero[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) opened its state conference on August 2, 2025, with delegates set to debate a range of policy motions, including proposals for tax reform and public sector initiatives. The conference, held in Melbourne, involves over 600 party members and union[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Victorian government will legislate a minimum two-day-per-week work-from-home (WFH) entitlement for public sector employees starting in 2026. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the policy on August 2, 2025, stating the initiative aims to strengthen flexible working arrangements and modernise the state’s employment practices. The policy builds on the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Marinus Link, a critical undersea electricity interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, received final approval for Stage 1 on August 1, 2025, marking a milestone in Australia’s energy infrastructure development. The 750-megawatt high-voltage direct current cable, part of the National Electricity Market, will enable Tasmania to export renewable energy[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a $75 million funding package at the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory on August 2, 2025, aimed at boosting economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The initiative, part of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, is designed to[Read More…]